Idiotbox Mad Doctor Stutter Box

     This is another pedal from Idiotbox called the Mad Doctor Stutter Box.   It has two knobs, one for rate and the other for Ratio.   It's a simple idea, rather than tremolo, which is a modulation effect that rhythmically pulses low to high volume, it instead goes from no volume to unity gain volume.  On and off.   It stutters, so to speak.   Square wave stutters.   The rate is self explanatory, the ratio controls the ratio of the on to off, with the knob counter-clockwise giving a longer on signal and the knob to the right giving less on and more off.   There is a toggle switch that, when turned to the right, gives more of an even response.   When it's turned to the left it gives a more percussive response.   The two knobs are interactive, turning the ratio knob counter-clockwise slows the rate down, turning it clockwise gives faster repeats.   With the rate knob all the way on and the ratio knob at a faster position, the effect is cancelled out.
     The effect is a great alternative to more traditional tremolo.   It sounds more modern and can be used for a variety of effects, similar to tremolo and even delay, but with it's own unique twist.   With a fuzz in front and a delay after it, it offers some super killer sounds.   I give the pedal an A+ and the mad doctor on the artwork's eyes even light up in response to the rate of the effect.   Super cool!